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Crime & Safety in Tuscaloosa, AL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Tuscaloosa has a violent crime rate of 483 per 100,000 residents, 27% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 236.5 per 100,000, robbery at 182.6, rape at 55.0. The murder rate is 9.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,292 per 100,000, 119% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,021, burglary at 1,081, vehicle theft at 190 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 41 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Tuscaloosa receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Tuscaloosa vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent483.3/100K
27% above US avg
Murder9.3/100K
48% above US avg
Rape55.0/100K
Robbery182.6/100K
Assault236.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,292.0/100K
119% above US avg
Burglary1,080.8/100K
Theft3,021.4/100K
Vehicle Theft189.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)41

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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